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The Explorers

Text Classics
By Tim Flannery
Series: Text Classics
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The Explorers presents an epic anthology chronicling nearly four centuries of exploration in Australia. It reveals tales of courage, suffering, dispossession, and conquest, exposing the complex frontier between European invaders and Aboriginal custodians. The collection captures moments of danger, compassion, and humour through remarkable, often unbelievable stories, from Maori chief Te Pahi's act of mercy in 1805 to the personal disputes and tragic accidents endured by pioneering figures.
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This anthology is ideal for readers interested in Australian history, exploration narratives, and cultural encounters. It will particularly appeal to those seeking a thoughtful and richly detailed account of the nation's past through compelling non-fiction storytelling.

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The explorers of Australia tell an epic story of courage and suffering, of dispossession and conquest, of a moving frontier between European invaders and the Aboriginal custodians of the continent. This compelling anthology documents almost four centuries of exploration and takes us into a world of danger, compassion and humour. Many of the stories beggar belief.

Maori chief Te Pahi saves the lives of condemned thieves in Sydney in 1805. Hume and Hovell argue over their frying pan. John Ainsworth Horrocks is shot by his camel.

Brilliantly edited and introduced by Tim Flannery, The Explorers draws on the most remarkable body of non-fiction writing ever produced in Australia.

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The Sydney Morning Herald praises the book for unveiling the varied and profound character of Australia, encouraging readers to explore both the land and themselves. The Canberra Times highlights the fascinating and moving selection of stories, appreciating how Tim Flannery reveals lesser-known aspects of exploration, enriching the narrative's diversity and depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921922435

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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Arts & Culture History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Series: Text Classics Tim Flannery

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